Democratic Lawmakers Press Bessent During Hearing | Balance of Power: Late Edition 02/04/2026

“Balance of Power: Late Edition” focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today’s show, Senator Ted Cruz of Texas discusses the recent ICE enforcement controversies in Minneapolis and the Senate hearing on the safety of autonomous vehicles. Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL) criticizes Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over his inconsistent statements on tariffs & inflation during the House Financial Services Committee hearing. Evelyn Farkas, Executive Director at the McCain Institute, shares her thoughts on what’s next for the US & Iran following President Trump saying Iran’s leader “should be very worried.” (Source: Bloomberg)